IUD insertion

Any ladies have one?

I'm considering it but nervous about the procedure, looks painful in the cervix area.

I have a copper paraguard. This is actually my second. It was suggested to schedule the insertion during my period so the cervix would already be a little dilated so that's what I did both times. I was glad the gyno suggested monitoring the insertion with ultrasound while she did it. That gave me extra peace of mind that it would be placed properly with no complications. It was not comfortable, but by no means excruciating. It was over very quickly and has been a great form of birth control for me.

I've had one. Never again - it was pure HELL.

I tried one a few years ago. It gave me period cramps and heavier bleeding on day 2 of my period. Before the IUD I would have a couple of small clots in my pad on day 2. With the IUD they were scary big. I was going to have it removed but I ended up expelling it during intercourse while on my period. My husband felt it in my vagina and retrieved it. I went back to using a diaphragm after that.

Dita

I know I shouldn't ask but I will. Why are you considering it?

Mrs. superego had an iud for years. She had it when I met her until recent menopaus. I forget when, but I could feel the little wire some times. She has no gyne problems.

Having an IUD inserted means introducing a foreign body into your uterus. There may therefore be a natural phenomenon of rejection, especially for models with copper loops. The hormonal serilet which contains a progestogen is often better accepted.

The installation is done during a simple gynecological consultation and should not be painful. After placing a speculum to expose your cervix, the practitioner will insert a small rod into the external opening to measure the depth of your uterus. This will allow him to insert the tube containing your IUD exactly to the correct length. Then your IUD will be pushed into your uterus and the inserter removed. The last operation will be to cut the threads that will come out of your collar (and which will be used for removal)

To be more comfortable, the doctor may attach a Pozzi clamp to your cervix. You should know that generally this part of your uterus is not sensitive and that you will not have pain.

Obviously everything will be much better if you are perfectly relaxed. If you are tense it complicates any intervention in gynecology. Rest easy, it's gonna be alright

My wife is testimony to the fact that an IUD is not 100% effective. She delivered one along with the birth of our daughter. The doctor gave it to me wrapped in gauze and I still have it in my sock drawer thirty five years later. Have considered giving it to our daughter but wouldn't want her to feel she was unwanted.